Yearly Archives: 2018
Throwback Thursday | When Dr. Sun Yat-sen Visited South Pasadena
South Pasadena resident Charles Beach Boothe code-named “Red Dragon,” in effect, was treasurer of a revolution raising over 9 million dollars for the cause....
Rotary Honors Ethics Essay Winners
On Tuesday, March 20, the South Pasadena Rotary Club honored the top three SPHS students that competed in the George Hensel Ethics Essay. This...
WINK Comes To NoHo CineFest
On June 6, 2017, local filmmaker Monika Petrillo’s short film, WINK, won the Audience Award at Hollywood’s film festival, Dances With Films. It was...
Yearbooks Record Release Party
I went to my first Stay True show about a year ago. I had met the progenitor of the project, Mitchell Prizzi and his...
Cyndi Bemel Photography Show – Embracing The Light
Local photographer Cyndi Bemel has a new show up at The Bea's Knees in Pasadena and there will be an Artist's Reception this Saturday...
New Twist on Book Fair
One of those “ah-ha” moments is happening at Monterey Hills Elementary School, as Margie Menza wonders why a book fair wasn’t given an international...
Reps. Chu and Collins Host A Conversation with the Cast and Crew of FX’s...
Washington, DC — Today, Creative Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Judy Chu (CA-27) and Doug Collins (GA-09), in cooperation with CreativeFuture, FX Networks, and 21st Century Fox,...
Opioid Crisis Workshop hosted by Congresswoman Judy Chu
Congresswoman Judy Chu is hosting a workshop focused on the Opioid Crisis to provide resources to families and friends on how to help their...
Library Supplies Information and Tax Forms
The South Pasadena Public Library is now distributing the following state and federal tax forms and instructions: 540, 540 2EZ, and 540 NR from...
Legislation Helps Keep California Out of Drought
Sacramento, CA – Assembly-member Chris Holden’s legislation to extend tax relief for individuals participating in a turf removal water conservation program, Assembly Bill 2283,...
Senior Center Weekly Column | Week of 3-19-18
The South Pasadena Senior Center, located at 1102 Oxley Street in South Pasadena invites you to take advantage of the programs and services offered...
South Pasadena Rotary President-Elect Charles Wiggington Recognized by Members of the Yes on S...
South Pasadena Rotary President-Elect Charles Wiggington was recognized by members of the Yes on S committee at the Rotary meeting on Tuesday, March 13....
Eleanore Vogelsong from the Close Up Foundation Speaks at the South Pasadena Rotary Club
Eleanore Vogelsong from the Close Up Foundation was the program speaker at the South Pasadena Rotary Club on Tuesday, March 13. Close Up is...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | Week of March 14, 2018
Next WISPPA Meeting: Saturday, April 7th at 9:00 . “WISPPA Celebrates the Arts: Lissa Layng Reynolds will be performing a 45 minute concert reading of A WOMAN OF INDEPENDENT MEANS written...
South Pasadena Kiwanis Club Gives Back Through the Ronald McDonald House
"It’s all about giving back," explained Gerry Poulin, a member of the South Pasadena Kiwanis Club, talking about the organization’s involvement in preparing dinners...
Tree-Planting Challenge Inspires Rotary Club of South Pasadena
The Rotary Club of South Pasadena accepted the challenge of Rotary International President Ian Riseley for each of the 35,000 clubs to plant one...
DUDES & Boosters Poker: Ladies in the House at ‘Main Event Poker Tournament’
The 4th annual Main Event Poker Tournament hosted by SPMS Boosters and the DUDES (Dads Uniting Dads in Education and Service) had a little...
Dorothy Cohen Remembered | Her St. Patrick’s Day Event Filled with Friends & Loved...
Accolades don’t get much better than the one coming from South Pasadena Library Director Steve Fjeldsted, who called Dorothy Cohen the single greatest library...
Indy Pop Starlet RALPHY Brings Down the House
Last week I went to a very special performance. RALPHY, indy pop starlet, dancer, singer-songwriter performed at The Rose in Pasadena. My history in...
Peter and the Starcatcher
Orphan boys, a Lord and his daughter on a mission, two ships, two mysterious crates, dreaded pirates on the high seas, and a bit...
St. Patrick’s Day’s Luncheon
Making a toast, South Pasadena City Council member Robert Joe asked guests in attendance at the Senior Center’s St. Patrick’s Day luncheon to raise...
Senator Anthony Portantino Holds Student Mural Contest
Senator Anthony J. Portantino announced that he is holding a mural contest for his Glendale District Office.
Making the pitch for designs was Portantino’s field...
Running to Raise Dollars
Arroyo Vista Elementary School students zipped around a makeshift track on campus Friday morning as a way to generate school funds.
Around they went, many...
Color Day Festival Takes a Rain Check for April 21
Reminder: Rain Delay for Color Festival
Originally scheduled for Saturday, March 17, the South Pasadena Education Foundation has rescheduled its 3rd annual Color Festival for...
Arroyo Seco Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail Opening Delayed
Fore! Beware of wayward golf balls.
That’s the concern of the South Pasadena City Council, recognizing that high-flying shots going sideways off the tee over...
The Norton Simon Museum Presents the Film Series ‘Behind the Scenes’
In celebration of the many dancers on view in the exhibition “Taking Shape: Degas as Sculptor,” the Norton Simon presents the film series Behind...
Weekly Crime Report March 7-13
STOLEN VEHICLE
•3-11-18, 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., 1600 block of Amberwood. ’00, Lexus RX 300.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
•3-11-18, 6:30 PM to 9:30 p.m., 700 block of...
Throwback Thursday | South Pasadena’s First Fighters Were Tree Huggers
Before South Pas residents were known as “freeway fighters,” they earned their chops fighting the city to protect its trees. On August 18, 1950,...
Eclectic 2018 Preview Party!
Eclectic Friends of the Arts & The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
invite you to
The Eclectic Preview Party
Sunday, March 25, 4-8pm
Honoring Marie Miller, SPACE and Steve Fjeldsted, South Pasadena Library
with the Creative Community...
SPHS Participates in the National School Walkout
Wednesday morning, the California sun beamed down bright and shining through the crisp Spring air. After a week full of much needed rain, the...
